Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 106-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.